Practical Guide to Guest House Management
Guest houses attract both local and international tourists and aim at providing them with a taste of local food and hospitality. This creates job opportunities and revenue for local regions. As the successful managing and running of a guest house has its own set of challenges, the intention of this book is to provide a practical guide to assist both guest house owners and managers in managing their establishments effectively. The book is divided into seven themes: the law, management principles, financial management, marketing, accommodation and front office management, planning the breakfast menu, and intercultural differences.
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Chapters
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Preface
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Theme 1: Your guest house and the law
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Theme 2: Basic management principles
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Theme 3: Basic financial management
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Theme 4: Marketing your guest house
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Theme 5: Accommodation and front office management
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Theme 6: Planning your breakfast menu
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Theme 7:Understanding inter-cultural differences
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